Emergencies, disasters, accidents and injuries can occur in any setting and at any time, usually without warning. Please read this guide thoroughly before an emergency occurs and become acquainted with the emergency phone numbers. In the event of an emergency it will serve as a quick reference for effective action. If a catastrophic event occurs, the Public Safety Department will call the appropriate outside agencies.

The Public Safety Department seeks to maintain a safe and secure learning-centered environment. Please let us know how we may assist you in this goal. For more information, please visit our website at www.stmarys-ca.edu/about/safety, or email us at: psadmin@stmarys-ca.edu.

Emergency Procedures

• Power Utility Failure
• Hazardous Materials Spills
• Evacuation
• Earthquakes
• Exposure to Blood or Body Fluids/Needle Sticks
• Medical Emergencies
• Fire and Electrical
• Crimes/Assaults
• Potentially Dangerous Persons
• Bomb Threats

Information Resources

• American Red Cross: Family Disaster Planning
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• California Emergency Preparedness
• California Homeland Security
• Local Emergency Preparedness
• Ready.Gov
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security

If there are any questions or comments regarding this manual, please contact Public Safety at (925) 631- 4052.